Jeanneau Yacht 55 vs 2019 Amel 60 — Comparison
Jeanneau Yacht 55
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Yacht 55 | 2019 Amel 60 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Amel |
| Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Olivier Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 17.14 m (56.2 ft) | 18.40 m (60.4 ft) |
| LWL | 15.10 m (49.5 ft) | 16.00 m (52.5 ft) |
| Beam | 4.86 m (15.9 ft) | 5.10 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs) | 25,000 kg (55,116 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 150.0 m² (1,615 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 800 L (211.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 660 L (174.4 gal) | 1000 L (264.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 2019 Amel 60 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2019 Amel 60 is a modern offering from Amel from France. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2019 Amel 60 was designed by Olivier Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 measures 17.14m (56.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.86m, compared to the 2019 Amel 60 at 18.40m (60.4ft) with a 5.10m beam. The 2019 Amel 60 is 1.26m longer than the Jeanneau Yacht 55. The 2019 Amel 60 displaces approximately 39% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.22 and 130.0 m² of sail area. The 2019 Amel 60, with an SA/D of 17.82 and 150.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The 2019 Amel 60 has a comfort ratio of 15.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.70. The ballast ratios are 32.2% for the Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 34.0% for the 2019 Amel 60, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 660L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The 2019 Amel 60 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 1000L water and 800L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2019 Amel 60 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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